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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.58, 577.58 and 232.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.58, 577.58 and 232.06 is: 320.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.58 : 577.58 = 232.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.58/577.58 = 232.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.58x = 577.58 × 232.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.58x = 134,033.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,033.21/418.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.21

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